Dr. David J. Koehn, PhD
Psychologist | Adult Development & Aging
8359 Beacon Blvd Suite 301 Fort Myers Florida, 33907About
Dr. David Koehn is a psychologist practicing in Fort Myers, FL. Dr. Koehn specializes in the treatment of mental health problems and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Koehn evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Koehn because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. As a psychologist, he may perform a variety of assessments to diagnose a mental condition as well as formulate a treatment plan. Current insurance programs include Aetna Behavioral Health, Medicare, WEBTPA, Tri-Care, Multi-Plan, and currently being considered by United Health Care-Behavioral Health and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. He has active licenses in the States of FL, NC, and WY. He contracts with ComPsych for EAP and IMCS for WC.
Education and Training
University of Notre Dame Ph.D. 1974
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Dr. David J. Koehn, PhD's Expert Contributions
Power of Critical Thinking
The Power of Critical ThinkingByDr. David J. KoehnEducation has been remiss with its lack of attention to teaching critical thinking. Because many people are poor critical thinkers, people mishandle misinformation and are guided down the wrong yellow brick path. Taken from a series of sources from...
Listening - How Important is It?
The Art and Science of ListeningByDr. David J. Koehn In my clinical practice, communication comes up as a stumbling block in couples therapy as well as individual therapy. A great resource that I leverage to help patient’s improve their communication effectiveness is McKay’s Messages 4th...
Empathy
Empathy- A Surround Sound of its RelevanceByDr. David Koehn Many of patient’s therapeutic goals deal with wanting to be more empathetic. Here is a treatise taken from several sources on the internet that gives a good understanding of empathy. Why do we need it?Empathy is important because it...
Green Lights in Mental Health
Greenlights in Mental HealthByDr. David j. Koehn Matthew McConaughey has written an interesting treatise about his life entitled Greenlights. Greenlights is not a conventional memoir. As he neared age 50, the Oscar-winning actor revisited the journal that he had kept for the previous 35 years to...
Mental Health Self-Saboteurs
Mental Health Self-SaboteursByDr. David Koehn Here is a treatise on self-sabotage taken from a variety of internet resources. There is a lot of talk about why people with mental illness self-sabotage. People are afraid of two things, success and failure. It is not surprising that many people...
Self Love
Self-Love – Why it is so important for Good Mental HealthByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a series of resources from the Internet, here is a treatise on self-love. Self-love is a popular term today that gets tossed around in normal conversation: "You have to love yourself more." "Why don't you...
What About Those Dreams We Have
DreamsByDr. David J. Koehn Every wake up with night tears or nightmares. Did you experience jumping off a cliff or falling off a bridge or downstairs? Have you experienced being chased or someone trying to hurt you? Did you have a vivid conversation with a person who died in the past? Did you just...
Controlling Anger
Controlling AngerByDr. David KoehnJohn, a medical doctor finds himself making derogatory statements when he gets upset. Jim, a military noncommissioned officer, gets overheated and reacts nastily towards his platoon. Mary, a teacher, gets quickly frustrated with her students and belittles them. All...
Building Resilience – Why it is so Important
Building Resilience – Why it is so ImportantByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a series of resources on the internet, here is a synopsis of resilience.John did not get selected for a new job with a different company from the one he currently worked for. He really wanted out of his current job. His...
Is it Healthy to Get Angry?
Is it Healthy to Get Angry?ByDr. David J. Koehn A lot has been written on this topic and here is a short treatise on it. Overall, it's okay to get angry. The problem is how you react to it with your attitude and behavior that can cause problems. In my practice, I have employed a 14 module program...
Teaching and Mental Health
Teaching and Mental HealthByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a series of internet sources here is a treatise on mental health and teaching. “The stress and anxiety that often accompanies teachers' jobs has a hugely negative effect on teacher performance and personal life. In fact, about one in 20...
Impact of Business and Mental Health
Business and Mental HealthByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a series of resources from the internet here is a treatise on the implications of business and mental health.It's likely that you, and every employee in your place of work, know someone who has a mental illness. In fact, it's estimated that...
The Power of Nutrition on Mental Health
Nutrition and Mental HeathByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from several sources on the internet, here is a synopsis of nutrition and mental health. Being a systems mental health professional, I look for interconnecting elements that play well together for improving mental well-being. Nutrition and...
Massaging and Exercising the Human Brain Positively
Massaging and Exercising the Human Brain PositivelyByDr. David J. Koehn Just like exercising the human body to be physically fit, it is important to exercise the human brain to be positively fit. According to Dr. Amen, there are seven areas that need to be attended to for being brain fit: brain...
Emotional Intelligence - Just How Important Is It?
Emotional Intelligence – Just How Important Is It?ByDr. David Koehn John graduated mega cum laude from Harvard. He was a whiz in Artificial Intelligence. He had a hard time keeping a job over the past ten years. He could not mentor, coach or be coached. He had trouble reading between the lines...
The Importance of Spirituality in Mental Health
The Importance of Spirituality in Mental HealthByDr. David Koehn OverviewTaken from several sources on the internet here is a treatise on spirituality. Spirituality and the mental health profession on the face of it, they do not seem to have much in common. That said, spiritual wellness is an...
Adaptation, Creativity, and Innovation In Today’s Covid-19 World
Adaptation, Creativity, and InnovationIn Today’s Covid-19 WorldByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a series of resources on the internet, here is a perspective what should be a healthy approach to dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. Three key features are important to intersect – adaptation,...
Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS)
PASByDr. David J. Koehn A StoryA mother of four who home-schooled her four daughters got divorced from a very powerful and influential man. Initially, custody was 50-50 but after a couple of years deteriorated to where the man had complete custody. The mom fought hard to get back custody and...
Togetherness Versus Separateness
Reflecting on Togetherness versus Separateness in RelationshipsByDr. David Koehn Angela Dicks has written about the concept of togetherness versus separateness. She states that “much research has been undertaken into understanding stability in relationships, notably by John Gottman and his...
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSP)
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSP)ByDr. David Koehn A VignetteA 30+ young man died of an apparent drug overdose after attending a party. While in the hospital dying and comatose, his mom did not inform his dad, who she was divorced from, of his condition. In fact, she stated things to the hospital...
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence – Just How important is It?ByDr. David Koehn John graduated mega cum laude from Harvard. He was a whiz in Artificial Intelligence. He had a hard time keeping a job over the past ten years. He could not mentor, coach, or be coached. He had trouble reading between the lines...
How Not To Panic
How Not To PanicByDr. David Koehn Taken from a series of articles on the internet, here is rendition on how not to panic.When you were a kid, were you terribly afraid of the dark? Do you remember the feeling of walking down the basement stairs of home or your grandparents’ house, or getting...
Being in Self-Control (Reality or Myth)
Being in Self-Control (Reality or Myth)ByDr. David Koehn Taken from a series of vignettes from Psychology Today, here is a synopsis of the relevance of self-control. Self-control is the ability to subdue one's impulses, emotions, and behaviors to achieve long-term goals. It is what separates...
Being Authentic
Being AuthenticByDr. David Koehn Not being able to end a relationship that is not working or feeling awkward about sex with a significant partner or letting a partner run over you with negative criticism could be construed as an approach/avoidance response or attempting to keep things under control...
Grieving
GrievingByDr. David Koehn A short story…I was on a fishing trip when all of a sudden a friend came down to the boat dock crying and yelling "oh my god, my son killed himself." She was so distraught and very upset! Say the least our trip came to an abrupt end. We spent the next 10 hours driving...
Being Motivated
Being MotivatedByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a variety of sources on the internet and from my background experience, here is a treatise on motivation. Self-motivation is, in its simplest form, is the force that drives you to do things. The topic of self-motivation, however, is far from simple....
How to Stop Procrastination
ProcrastinationByDr. David Koehn Taken from a couple of resources on the internet (Mind Tools and James Clear), here is a comprehensive synopsis on procrastination. Many patients suffer from procrastination as part of their struggle with mental health status....
Balancing Togetherness Versus Separateness
Reflecting on Togetherness versus Separateness in RelationshipsByDr. David Koehn Angela Dicks has written about the concept of togetherness versus separateness. She states that “much research has been undertaken into understanding stability in relationships, notably by John Gottman and his...
Post-Traumatic Stress
Post-Traumatic StressByDr. David Koehn Jim after leaving the air force ten years ago, begins to vividly reenact a chaotic episode that happened in Afghanistan where his and other lives were in jeopardy. He also recently enters a Publix and sees a teller wearing blue and has a panic attack and has...
Growing Your Competency in Dealing with Mental Health Issues
Growing Your Competency in Dealing with Mental Health IssuesByDr. David Koehn Ever wonder what level of capability may be possible to reach as you learn tactics, strategies, processes, and procedures to build your toolkit in addressing your mental health problems? Is it enough to just know...
Social Communication
Social Communication ByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from various sources on the internet, here is a treatise on social communication. Social communication is the use of language in social contexts. It encompasses social interaction, social cognition, pragmatics, and language processing. Social...
Eating Disorders
Eating DisordersByDr. David Koehn Taken from a series of information from the internet, here is a treatise on eating disorders. Eating disorders are about more than food. Has your urge to eat less or more food spiraled out of control? Are you overly concerned about your outward appearance? If so,...
Chronic Pain and Psychotherapy
Chronic Pain and PsychotherapyByDr. David Koehn Gathered from a series of resources from the internet, the following is a treatise on pain and psychotherapy. Pain is best conceptualized as a perceptual, rather than a sensory, phenomenon. As a purely sensory event, pain is a response to tissue...
Dealing with Fear, Stress, and Anxiety
Dealing with Fear, Stress, and AnxietyByDr. David Koehn Fear and anxiety often occur together but these terms are not interchangeable. Even though symptoms typically overlap, a person's experience with these emotions differs based on their context. Fear relates to a known or understood threat. It...
Helpful, Hopeful, and Purposeful
Helpful, Hopeful, and PurposefulByDr. David J. Koehn Ever feel like you have nothing to live for? You cannot seem to be able to do anything. You are helpless. You see no way forward. You have no hope for the future. You get deeply down on yourself and have no energy. You are so depressed that it is...
Attention, Respect and Empathy
Attention, Respect, and EmpathyByDr. David J. Koehn Creating a Universal Positive SpiritThree attributes, attention, respect, and empathy are universal tenets desired by all. Attention is like making sure you look the person in the eye and transmit a sense of providing them a breath of fresh air,...
Power of Schemas
Power of SchemasByDr. David Koehn People dying from guns. Gun control; hatred towards minorities and immigrants; anti-semitism; political gridlock; bullying behavior; social welfare standstill, and military might name a few conundrums all can be traced back to how people's belief systems get...
Dementia vs. Alzheimer's: Which Is It?
Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: Which Is It?ByDr. David J. Koehn I thought you might find of interest some material I found that peals back the onion regarding dementia versus Alzheimer’s disease. Kathleen Fifield (AARP, June 25, 2018) says doctors usually rely on observation and ruling out other...
Is it Bipolar Disorder or ADHD?
Is it Bipolar Disorder or ADHD?ByDr. David Koehn Symptoms of ADHD and bipolar disorder are often confused – and often coexist in the same person. William Dodson, M.D. has written an interesting treatise that focuses our attention on how to look at these two mental health conditions side by side....
Taking the MBTI
Taking the MBTI from D J Koehn Consulting Services Inc.ByDr. David J Koehn Please go to the following link to see an excellent general description of the MBTI.https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/home.htm?bhcp=1(See attached visualization)At D J Koehn Consulting...
Understanding ADD
Understanding ADDByDr. David KoehnThe following synopsis on Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is based on G. Amen, MD, a child and adult psychiatrist, a nuclear brain imaging specialist, and a New York Times bestselling author. His books include the groundbreaking Healing ADD: The Breakthrough...
The Importance of Communication
Throughout my experiences as a clinical psychologist, communication comes up almost every time as a critical issue no matter what the problem may be. In order to build intimacy and feel healthy about oneself, excellent communication skills are critical. To help you decipher what belongs in your...
Biofeedback - Helping Deal With Stress
In my clinical practice, I have been using Unyte’s biofeedback instrument. Many patients have found it to be helpful in dealing with their stress. Here is a summary of a description of biofeedback as illustrated by Unyte.What Exactly Is Biofeedback?Using biofeedback, you can gain valuable...
Social Communication - By David J. Koehn, PhD
Social Communication DisorderSocial communication disorder is characterized by difficulties with the use of verbal and nonverbal language for social purposes. Understanding Social CuesThe first step is understanding social cues. We listen to what people say and how it is said, and observe minute...
Relationship Conundrum
When I was a young professional, I talked about an intriguing perspective of relationship dynamics, especially as a story filler at parties. While based on cognitive and behavioral concepts, it is an idea about relationships to be potentially explored which may be meaningful to you. Constructs about...
Sleep Disorders - By David J. Koehn, PhD
Do you struggle with a sleep disorder?Do you constantly struggle with sleep? If so, you might have a sleep disorder. There are currently over 70 recognized sleep disorders, and about 80 million Americans suffer from one.The most common sleep disordersThere are four common sleep disorders that might...
Prologue to Carpe Diem - Seize the Day, A Treatise to my Mental Health Experiences
PROLOGUE“Exposure Is Being Vulnerable”Brene Brown in her video on Netflix “Call to Courage” talks about being vulnerable. I wrote this treatise on mental health experiences with the idea of opening myself up to the world with the hope that it may make a difference in people’s perceptions...
Epilogue to Carpe Diem- Seize the Day, A Treatise of My Mental Health experiences
EpilogueThirteen chapters of my mental health life laid out in front of me, naked. From a Johari window perspective (see illustration), I have attempted to expand and expose the window that deals with what you know, and I know about me as it relates to my mental health experiences.My hope is that my...
Chronic Pain and Psychotherapy - By David J. Koehn, PhD
How common is chronic pain? At least 100 million adults in the U.S. suffer from chronic pain, according to the Institute of Medicine. Chronic pain reportedly affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer.Mental health and chronic pain Chronic pain can cause feelings such as anger,...
Chapter 13 - My Next Life (Foresight/Learned Intuition) from "Carpe Diem" , Seize the Day, A treatise of my Mental Health Experiences
Chapter ThirteenMy Next Life“Foresight – Learned Intuition”Since I have moved to the Landings in Fort Myers, Florida, I have met and developed new friends, many of whom are in their eighties and nineties. Their attitude has shaped a new way of thinking as I contemplate my, at least, next...
Chapter 12: My Geriatric Life - "A Reflection" from Carpe Diem Seize the Day, A Treatise of my Mental Health Experiences
Chapter TwelveMy Geriatric Life“A Reflection”I am now in my early seventies. Physical health wise, I have had heart surgery where they put in two stints. I had post-surgery complications of having renal failure. To correct the problem, I received potassium drip in which the nursing staff damn...
Chapter 11 My Professional Life Reflections on Some Key Mental Health Perspectives from Carpe Diem - Seize the Day, A treatise of my Mental Health Experiences
My Professional Life Reflections on Some Key Mental Health Perspectives“Chapter 11”A Potpourri of Ideas Importance of Communications Throughout my experiences as a clinical psychologist, communication comes up almost every time as a critical issue no matter what the problem may be. In order...
Coping - By David J. Koehn, PhD
Every human being has the natural instinct to want to survive. Each one of us seeks out pleasure and attempts to avoid displeasure. When things become uncomfortable we do anything to reduce this discomfort. One could say, we make adjustments towards harmony and goodness, developing a feeling of...
Helpful, Hopeful, and Purposeful - By David J. Koehn, PhD
Ever feel like you have nothing to live for? You cannot seem to be able to do anything. You are helpless. You see no way forward. You have no hope for the future. You get deeply down on yourself and have no energy. You are so depressed that it is difficult to be around others or to find anything...
Chapter Ten - My Marriage Life from Carpe Diem (Seize the Day) My Mental Health Experiences
My Married LifeChapter 10Family Makes A DifferenceThe Significance of Being ConnectedI have been married twice, both for over twenty years, and have found family to be of utmost importance in both cases. I have extremely fond memories of being a part of their family dynamics. Each marriage has...
Chapter Nine - My Sports Life From Carpe Diem (Seize the Day): A Treatise of My Mental Health Experiences
Being in the ZoneI cannot remember when I have not been involved with sports. My two oldest brothers even when I could barely walk would carry me around when playing football and make it look like I scored a touchdown. They would make sure I got more than three strikes when trying to hit a baseball....
Chapter Eight My Private Industry/Contractor Life from Unpublished manuscript "Carpe Diem" Seize the Day
Chapter 8My Private Industry/Contractor LifeFutility at its Best Being lured away from the Federal Government to work in the private sector for a contractor seemed exciting at the time. This was especially efficacious given the no can do attitude and no risk management displayed by most federal...
Chapter Five from Carpe Diem - Seize the Day, a Treatise on my Mental Health Experiences
Chapter FiveMy Substance Abuse – Dual Diagnosis LifeNot an Oxymoron But What a “Casino” (Italian for FU)” I spent about a year working the roles of program director, clinical director and training director in a residential inpatient/outpatient, dual diagnosis, substance abuse,...
Chapter Seven: My Public Service Experience (Federal/State), from Carpe Diem - My Mental Health Experiences
Chapter 7My Public Service Life (Federal/State)A Revelation of Mediocrity There are two facets of my federal public life that need to be told. One is working full-time for the Army as a civilian (about nine years) and the other working as a contractor (about fifteen years) with a variety...
Chapter Six from Carpe Diem - Seize the Day, Treatise on my Mental Health Experiences
Chapter 6My Private Practice Life“A Very Rewarding Personal Experience” I have dabbled in private practice my whole life, but have spent most of my time doing it since I have been semi-retired. I have been licensed in multiple states, most currently in Florida. I still maintain my...
Chapter One, My Home Life, from Carpe Diem - Seize the Day, a Treatise on my Mental Health Experiences
Chapter OneMy Home Life – Looking Through a Concave or Convex Mirror?INSIGHT – “IS THE ANGEL UNAWARE, UNAWARE” I woke up one morning, one which did not appear any different than usual, except my father and mother surprised us by saying that we were going to have a new baby come into...
Chapter Two, My Education Life, from Carpe Diem - Seize the Day, a Treatise on my Mental Health Experiences
Chapter TwoMy Education Life“All I Care Is You Do Your Best” I, like many, attended kindergarten, went to grade school (catholic), public high school, completed college and graduated from Notre Dame with a Ph.D. in psychology. As a young boy I played a lot in the park across from the...
Chapter Three, My Prison Life, from Carpe Diem - Seize the Day, a Treatise on my Mental Health Experiences
Chapter Three from Unpublished Manuscript entitled Carpe Diem – Seize the DayByDr. David KoehnMy Prison LifeRehabilitation - An Oxymoron As a licensed clinical therapist I was inquisitive about what was going on in the prisons. While semi-retired, I took a contracted position to provide...
Chapter Four, My Developmental Disability Life, from Carpe Diem - Seize the Day, a Treatise on my Mental Health Experiences
Chapter FourMy Developmental Disability LifeTruly, Individuals that Are “Handicapable”Most of my formative years (first 15 years) as a professional were spent working in the field of developmental disabilities – these people (men, woman, children) are considered intellectually disabled, deaf,...
Is kleptomania treatable?
Here it is important that she see a psychologist who can get at the underpinnings of the problem and get her oriented in the right direction. READ MORE
Why is my daughter so distracted when studying?
Go to Dr. Amen's site to take the screening assessment for ADD. Review the report - if it shows signs for ADD seek out a psychologist who deals with ADD. READ MORE
Where can I find clinical trials for mild cognitive disorder?
Download this app from this website - use your IPAD to take assessment https://braintest.com/ You will find this value added READ MORE
Difference in treatment between a psychiatrist and psychologist?
Not all psychologists and psychiatrists are the same or alike. That said, psychologists are better prepared to deal with treatment approaches, while psychiatrists are trained to use pharmacological agents to help the problem. Typically, if the condition is severe, look for a combo team that works well with each (psychologist and psychiatrist). READ MORE
What can I do to boost my self esteem and confidence?
Take a look at this link. It may help. https://gettingthru.org/spiritual/building-confidence-and-self-esteem/?gclid=CjwKCAjwyOreBRAYEiwAR2mSkoj-MLFYySVxqIlP5nQR-jCJvy4nJvzqUfbcxCg1tMDaq4wotU18pRoCgTsQAvD_BwE Also Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Bourne 6th edition has a great chapter on self-esteem. READ MORE
Why do I feel more happy in the afternoon?
Actually, not sure, other than the rest has done you well. Settled your system, rather than revving it up. Compare this link site's perspective on moods during the day - might find it interesting: https://nationalpost.com/news/moods-at-lowest-in-afternoon-twitter-study-finds READ MORE
What is the treatment for anorexia?
Take a look at this link... it will help you in understanding this condition. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/by-eating-disorder/anorexia If caught early, can be corrected easier than if in chronic phase. Typically, treatment requires a dual approach of medical and psychological attention. READ MORE
Does my mother need help to get over my father's death?
I guess this has gone on for awhile. Seeing a psychologist to deal with grief is a good and healthy thing to do. I recommend that you discuss this with your mom - both of you will feel a lot better by getting this addressed. READ MORE
Can medication help with health anxiety?
Consider natural supplements like GABA. See the link to BrainMD - DR. Amen's site for natural supplements. Take his Brain Type assessment and explore his recommendations. See a psychologist to help you learn good tools, tactics, and techniques to reduce stress. READ MORE
How do I know if my wife is a nymphomaniac?
Read this link - it may help you understand your Q. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/hypersexuality-sex-addiction READ MORE
What could cause a constant state of somnolence?
This link may offer some help. https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/daytime-sleepiness-tips#1 READ MORE
Why does my sister obsess over the idea of getting sick?
Suggest you read this link - it may help you understand the situation better: https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/why-obsessing-over-physical-symptoms-could-equal-mental-illness-7477.aspx Hopefully she will be open to seeing a psychologist once physical issues are ruled out. READ MORE
Can a psychologist help with relaxation therapy?
Psychologist can be helpful in dealing with anxiety and stress. They have a huge tool kit to draw upon to help people relax. READ MORE
Why am I never in a mood for sex?
Bottom line, see an ED specialist and see if they can help solve your libido issues. READ MORE
Can psychologists also help one deal with pain better?
The simple answer is yes. Psychologists use a CBT technique where one uses visualization tactics for dealing with pain. You might want to look up a source called "Curable" and download their app - quite encouraging. READ MORE
My sister loses interest in things very fast, having a negative impact on her life.
Yes they can. Have her see a therapist that she is comfortable with before this gets too far out of control. READ MORE
Is it possible to treat bipolar disorder without medication?
This is tricky but possible. Using a systems approach of therapy, natural supplements, and proper nutrition might balance out his difficulties READ MORE
My son is a different child since the death of his father. What can I do to help him?
Have him see a psychologist who is good at dealing with grief. Often churches provide support help by assigning individual members interested in being like a big brother. They also have people trained as Steven Ministers who could be helpful in this situation. READ MORE
Why does my mom hear sounds that don't actually exist?
Check this link out and see if this may apply: https://www.audicus.com/hearing-loss-and-musical-hallucinations/ Also consider her taking an Alzheimer's screening assessment - often hallucinations become part of this. READ MORE
My son has a hard time paying attention to instructions, and tells me he feels nervous all the time. Should he be in counseling?
Consider him taking Dr. Amen's screening assessment for ADD. Check out the following link to assess the possibility: https://addtypetest.com/ You will get a report with a series of recommendations.... READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Physician/Psychologist Lee Health System 2014 - 2018
Awards
- Community Service Award 1976 Cumberland County MH System
- Certified Psychologist 1981 National Register of Health Service Psychologists
- Associate Member 1971 The Society of Sigma Xi
- School Psychologist 1978 The National Association of SChool Psychologists
Professional Memberships
- Florida Psychology Association
- American Pschology Association
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Special OLympics
Internships
- Indiana Children??s Hospital in South Bend
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychological Association, Florida Psychological Association, National Association of School Psychologists
Articles and Publications
- Several Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
- Seeking excellence, not perfection, the willingness to be altruistic, a quest for constant and continuous learning.
Hobbies / Sports
- Avid Tennis Player, Golfer, Fisherman
Favorite professional publications
- Psychology Today??
Areas of research
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